He 77% of professionals consider that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a significant or transformational impact on your work over the next five years. Likewise, the 78% believe that AI is a “positive force” for their workplace. However, a 37% of respondents have not yet used artificial intelligence generative in their professional environment. These data arise from “Future of Professionals 2024” reporta global survey conducted by Thomson Reuters Institute more than 2,200 experts from the legal, tax, risk and compliance sectors.
Andréa Ziravello Elias, regional director of Human Resources for Latin America and leader in Brazil at Thomson Reuters, points out that compared to previous years, Professionals are more familiar with the idea of how AI can benefit both their work and their personal development. According to Ziravello Elias, it is no longer necessary to speculate on the effects of AI, as there is now greater clarity about its impact. The comparison between the 2023 and 2024 reports shows that The adoption of this technology has grown rapidlygenerating more confidence in its use.
Furthermore, the executive highlights the importance of learn about emerging technologies and apply best practices so that companies can maximize profits and create a solid foundation for AI integration.
Time savings and increased productivity
One of the most notable changes is the time saving that the incorporation of AI can offer. Professionals believe that the use of this technology could reduce 12 hours of work per week over the next five years, or 4 hours per week in the short term. This savings would be equivalent to adding one additional member for every 10 employees on a team, which, in economic terms, would translate to an estimated $100,000 in additional billable hours.
The projection for 2029 suggests that these changes will transform the world of work, allowing professionals focus on more strategic, high-value activities, rather than routine administrative tasks.
The survey also revealed that professionals expect to see significant improvements in areas such as innovation (79%), more time spent on engaging, judgment-based tasks (66%), more opportunities for continued skill development (57%), and better work-life balance (51%) .
Despite these advances, 37% of respondents have not yet experimented with AI-powered technologies. Among the most common reasons for this reluctance are lack of clarity about what types of tasks can benefit from AI (35%) and uncertainty about how to access these tools (28%).
Ethical use and need for new skills
The responsible use of AI remains a crucial issue. Most of Professionals (95%) consider it unacceptable for AI to represent clients in court or make final decisions on complex topics such as legal or tax matters. However, professionals are more comfortable using AI in tasks such as writing basic documents, research and data analysis, and administrative tasks.
Furthermore, the 57% of those surveyed believe that they should be established certification processes for AI systemswhile the 55% thinks that professional or industrial entities should take charge of developing those standards.
Development of new skills
The incorporation of AI also implies the need to acquire new skills. Ziravello Elias emphasizes that those professionals who train in AI will outperform those who do not. In this context, It is essential that the companies offer training and create a safe environment for your employees to experiment with technology.
The most valued skills to face this new paradigm are enthusiasm for new technologies, adaptability to change, efficiency, the ability to solve problems and creativity, all of which are essential to improve productivity and create value at work.
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